Archive for the 'Wheels' Category

A modern 7-spoke wheel design for all those looking for simplicity that will never go out of style. Available For Harley, Indian, Victory & Metric models: These RC Components forged wheels are offered in sizes ranging from 16 x 3.5” to 26 x 3.75, with ABS options (“standard” ABS brakes or “linked” ABS brakes), to […]

The trend is towards visually lighter wheels offering more air and showing more light. And it’s also true for spoke wheels. At the opposite of the period from the mid 80’s to the end of the 90’s when there was an escalation of the number of spokes fitted on a rim (remember the 120-spoke wheels […]

A new wheel design from PM departing from a traditional mindset of design. The company started from a classic, elegant spoke design and pushed the boundaries of manufacturing capabilities to create a complex yet refined timeless design. The balanced amount of contrast and detail creates a unique depth and illusion. From a distance the wheel […]

RC Components just added 3 new designs to their 2017 wheel lineup: Clutch, Maverick, Illusion). Each design is truly unique in both styling and innovation and also carries a full Lifetime Warranty. The intricate details and craftsmanship of these new designs goes to prove why since 1989 RC Components has remained one of the industry […]

60’s chopper style spool wheels are popular again. Lowbrow Customs recognized that while there were plenty of imported spool wheels available, there weren’t many options made in the USA. Lowbrow Customs started out but designing both a ribbed ‘chopper’ style spool hub and a smooth ‘flat track’ style spool hub, which were then machined out of […]

Show off the full profile of a Harley-Davidson 19-inch front wheel with this new Custom Wrapped Front Fender (P/N 58900196DH Vivid Black, $699.95*; P/N 58900196BEO Primed, $449.95*) from Harley-Davidson® This all-steel fender wraps almost 180 degrees around the front tire for a clean, custom appearance. The low-profile, cutaway design exposes the wheel from hub to […]

Counteract Balancing Beads for motorcycles dynamically balance a wheel internally versus wheel weights that are a static balance. When balancing tires via weights the tire never stays balanced for the life of the tire because no ever does go back to get their tire re-balanced. An imbalanced tire will start to wear unevenly, making the […]

On Thursday in Orlando, the staff of Bridgestone Corporation invited journalists to the launch of its new line of motorcycle tires engineered exclusively to fit many popular and iconic American V-twin motorcycles. The Battlecruise H50 tire, the first of its kind from Bridgestone, expands the company’s motorcycle tire portfolio with a performance tire offering that […]

HD Wheels offers a new direct replacement custom wire wheels for all Indian Scout. Specially designed hubs allow 40 and 60 spoke configuration which you can use either with Indian stock or Harley-Davidson brake rotors. These spoke wheels are set to run stock cushioned pulley. C For those of you who want 80, 90, 100 […]

eMachineShop is a leading online machine shop that enables any company, or individual to design, price, and instantly order custom parts via the web. You can use your favorite CAD program or ask for the support of eMachineShop’s own CAD software system. The company offers Laser cutting, CNC milling, CNC Plasma Cutting, Waterjet Cutting, Metal […]

Eliminating the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak is the objective of custom building. This new Formula wheel design from Performance Machine looks simple, the ultimate sophistication, but is not simpler to manufacture: notice the engineering details to produce the tapered and pocketed 5-spoke design. This lightweight and race inspired design will for sure […]

A new Sinister Wheel model joined the Bad Boy Collection. CNC in-house machined from 6061-T6 Aluminum Rotary forged Billet and available in chrome, copper, black & machined and custom Colors of your Choice. Like the rest of the Bad Boy lineup, all stock and custom sizes available from 16” to 32” including ABS (add $50). […]

Until now, there has been very little you could do about the unsightly black sensor on the axle of all 2009 and later ABS equipped Harley-Davidson motorcycles. The new Ride Nice Bagger Front Wheel Spacers solve that problem for all late-model Harley-Davidson touring bikes. For those motorcycles with a custom aftermarket front wheel the company offers […]

This Raid wheel features an interesting modern design inspired by classic hot rod styling: thin spokes resting between massive pocketed main spokes and a double pinstripe for an additional styling feature. Visually and structurally light. For sure a very different wheel design able to make your custom look unique. Price TBA. Roland Sands Design.

Are wide rear tires dead? No. The difference between yesterday’s fat tire excesses and today is that they are now installed when “justified” by looks or purpose. The 240 mm rear tire trend on a Sportster is well and alive (see soon my feature about a new Rick’s kit) And now RC components got the […]

While many other manufactures choose to create their product overseas, Sinister Wheel continues to manufacture their products in-house in Northern California. The Runner wheel design featured here belongs to their Bad Boy Collection and being both very simple and sophisticated in its details will probably be chosen by those looking for a high end looking […]

With this new Whip model, the only strike is visual. It’s the first of many more 2016 designs to be released by Metalsport. The Whip is a 3-D wheel having the spokes wrapped around the outer lip all the way to the edge, It has a clean look that will “whip” any build into the top […]

Avon Tyres is launching worldwide its new Trailrider mix-use adventure tire. During the final development stage, all those involved made it clear that the new model needed a very special celebration. Instead of fitting it to a few motorcycles built by well known builders, the British Manufacturer – who started producing tires in 1911 – […]

December, the month when custom part vendors begin to announce their new products. First to unveil is RC Components with 4 brand new wheel designs for 2016, all offered in sizes ranging from 16” to 30”, in brilliant chrome finish or rich black finish, with matching accessories such as air cleaner, rotors, pulley and sprockets, […]

A classic hot rod design that will work on many different types of bikes. These Ultima® Kool Kat® wheels are CNC machined,, offered in polished Aluminum and available in in the most popular front and rear sizes – 16”, 18”, 21”, 23” & 26” – for Harley-Davidson models and custom applications. Complete the look with […]

METZELER confirms its heritage by adding vintage and classic tires along with the new SPORTEC™ Klassik to its North American product range, blending a timeless look and modern performance. METZELER, on the road since 1892, re-introduces key tire lines for owners of classic and vintage motorcycles in North America. New this year, the SPORTEC™ Klassik […]

Want to give your new Scout a more classic look? Replace the factory pair of 16” cast wheels with a laced steel set offered by Indian in chrome or black. These wheels install in place of your stock wheels and are of the same size: 16” x 3.5” front, 16” x 5” rear. So you […]

Avon Tyres announced today a new 15,000-mile (24,000-kilometer) limited treadwear warranty program covering the popular Cobra touring and Storm 3D X-M sport touring tire lines. “We develop industry-leading products, and stand behind them with great warranties like the new treadwear warranty program for the Cobra and Storm 3D X-M,” said Ken Warner, Vice President of Marketing for […]

Not for everybody, but interesting because these disc covers will add a little bit of twist to your old school bike. They are not like others on the market. They are lightweight spun aluminum and will work with 16″ spoke or in some cases, mag wheels, with center or side valve stems. Made in the […]

Sinister offers many options (designs, colors and sizes) to “build” your own wheels and just added a new option: engraving. Featured here is the “Big Phat Daddy” spoke model. Sinister Wheels has the expertise to execute engraving on their CNC machined billet and spoke wheels (from 16” to 32”) with any color combination and edge […]

If you had to change only one thing on a factory motorcycle to change it with the maximum impact, it would be replacing your wheels or customizing them. And the technique of powder coating is the one offering you almost unlimited possibilities to do it. Sumax has been powder coating for over thirty years and […]